About Us

We love to see you smile. Really, we do. That's because we take great pride in offering the most effective means of creating beautiful smiles in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We know that every great smile--your smile--is the sign that we've done our job to provide the highest level of care in the industry.

Dr. Carter attended BYU before entering dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He earned his dental degree, DDS, in 1992 and furthered his studies at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota where he graduated with his Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master's Degree, MS, in 1995.

Dr. Northrup attended the University of Utah, graduating with his Bachelor of Science, BS, in 2000. He continued on with dental school at Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin, earning his dental degree, DDS, in 2004. His orthodontic training was received also at Marquette University where he earned his Orthodontic Certificate and a Master's Degree, MS, in 2006.

Dr. Northrup enjoys time with his family, a lot of golf, fly-fishing, reading, traveling to sunny areas and movies.

And by the way, Dr. Carter and Dr. Northrup are half brothers!!!

Both Doctors are active members of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, the Utah Association of Orthodontists, the Utah Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.